MAIN NOVAG DIAMOND MODEL 9303 GAME CHARACTERISTICS- A huge array of features and an elegant easy-to-play SENSOR CHESSBOARD assure lasting pleasure.
- Strong H8 RISC style processor with a 64k program memory and 128k working area.
- 56 play levels to match your skill including Blitz, Tournament, Training, Analytic and Novice levels.
- 24 levels RE-PROGRAMMABLE: personalize the Blitz and Tournament time controls.
- Independent level settings for White and Black.
- Wealth of analysis tools including:
118k Hash-Table, approximately 64 Positions to significantly improve the computer’s play, especially in the END Game.
28 ply Depth Search can find mate-in-14 moves.
36,000 pre-stored openings from MASTER CHESS to a maximum depth of 60 ply.
3,000 Position User Programmable Opening Book.
Auto-play: the computer will play out a game which you can then restore and replay
either at your own speed or with a move played every couple of seconds.
Complete Game Review: The computer will go through a game and recommend -
alternative moves for black, white or both.- Verify / Setup any position, next best move, referee mode, easy mode and four stage sound switch.
- Up to 9 ply principle variation displayed.
- The DIAMOND learns from its mistakes: The DIAMOND remembers up to 140 positions from games where its score has suddenly dropped. Next time the DIAMOND will avoid the same mistake.
- 64 Game Storage: The DIAMOND can store, recall and replay up to 64 complete games - 10,000 moves.
- The cleverly arranged Liquid Crystal Display shows a multitude of playing features :
Scrolling of move list.
Dynamic move evaluation.
Autoplay.
Information of current game setting.
Mate announcement.
Clock times.
Hint function and training mode.
Game verification.
Move take back up to 400 ply.
Depth search etc.- Vary the style of play by selecting active or passive opening book, selective of full width search, with or without extensions, and by selecting one of 4 levels of randomness.
- The DIAMOND connects to NOVAG’S unique SUPER SYSTEM which allows you to record and display its full thought processes on most types of home computer and even to display the game, move by move, on a Domestic Color TV.